86 Mountain Goat Whiskeytown Racer

[pw_pw_la]

I just might, you know!

It’s the one I think I would like the most myself.

 

[pw_pw_la]

Although, as with Raidan, I do think a period Turbo would seal the deal completely for me!

Just for photos.

Then bang the comfy Velo Jet back on, and none of us will ever know!

 

[Matt-k]

Your right, but unfortunately I don't have a Turbo in my kit & don't tell anyone but I don't actually like them much , I did look at a mint one on eBay just to make it period correct but couldn't bring myself to part with the cash! Anyhow the Jets only 6 years out and surly the age gap doesn't matter in this modern world!

 

[Prodigal Son]

Lovely bike. I'd have had it myself if it were a little smaller. I know it's hard to find period correct parts for really early ones but I'd like to see a Turbo or something on there in place of the Velo Jet. Can't argue if it suits your bum though

I will vote for this bike when i see a pic of it covered in dust and trail mud. Best bike is the one that´s ridden hard.

So a quick rundown of the bike,
Year 1986
Make - Mountain Goat
Model - Whiskey Town Racer
Forks - Mountain Goat Cromoly
Stem - Mountain Goat
Bars - Specialized
Headset - Specialized
BB - Sugino
Shifters - XT M730 Thumbies
Brakes - XT M730 Rear U Brake
Cranks - XT M730
Pedals - XT M730
Rear Hub - XT M730
Front Hub - Deore
Rims - Araya RM-20
Tyres - Panaracer Dusters
Seatpost - Cambio Reno With Hite-Rite
Saddle - Velo Jet Titanium
Grips - Foam Grab On's
I think that's it!?
The specialised parts were an option fitted by Mountain Goat from new & I was going to swap them out for something more fancy but decided originality is best for this build.
Hope you like it. I do

So I've only gone & done it, I've just thrown this into my first BOTM competition! Genuinely don't expect a win but it's fun & another step in getting more involved with the forum....... Actually sod that VOTE FOR ME TEAM GOAT ALL THE WAY!

I will vote for it when you post a pic of the bike covered in dust and mud from actual mountain bike riding. The best bike is the one you ride hard.

 

[Matt-k]

Ha ha, I was out on it last night, only locally and I can tell you there isn't much mud about at the moment! It will be ridden, the only bike I won't be riding on its current tyres is my Zask as it's got NOS Butterscotch Maxxis and it's not finished yet anyhow but I have a second set of wheels with new Smokes for proper riding. But hey if I get chance I'll oblige you with mud n dust

 

[Prodigal Son]

it´s a lovely bike, not common and from a great era. If it gets ridden, it will have my vote.

 

[Matt-k]

Out on the trail with my lad, and yes I did get wet feet! Bike handles great

 

[Magpiegifts]

Out on the trail with my lad, and yes I did get wet feet! Bike handles great

Well that's the bike washed

 

[Imlach]

Out on the trail with my lad, and yes I did get wet feet! Bike handles great

Looks a fun ride, bike looks amazing!

 

[Matt-k]

Always fun, the day it's not I'll sell my bike's! The water was a little deeper than expected on the far side but it gave my boy a laugh, he used the bridge which is just to the left of this point.